Rupert & Rothschild Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2009

The wine displays a deep ruby colour with distinct cherry and mulberry flavours and subtle hints of coriander, spice and pecan nuts. Elegant and well integrated with youthful tannins and a lingering aftertaste.

Recommended with springbok carpaccio, rack of lamb or wild mushroom risotto.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winemaker : Schalk-Willem Joubert
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  ta : 6.0 g/l  
type : Red   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : This wine has an ageing potential of 5 years from vintage.

in the vineyard : 
Cultivar: Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 51%.
Appellation: Wine of Origin Western Cape.
Age of vines: 9 to 19 years.
Irrigation: Drip Irrigation.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked from mid February to end April 2006 with an average yield of 7 ton per hectare.

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